Healthcare Assistant | Nottinghamshire Hospice – Nottingham | Full & Part-Time Hours Available

HipHopTune Media; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Hospice is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join their team. This role involves providing dignified, person-centered care for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. With both full and part-time opportunities available, applicants should have prior healthcare experience and a Care Certificate. The organization values compassion and respect, offering a rewarding work environment where team collaboration is essential.

Benefits

Expenses Paid At 45p Per Mile

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private GP Access

Bluelight Card Discount Scheme

Free DBS Check

Uniform Provided

Qualifications

• Must have Health Care Assistant experience.
• Possess a minimum of a Care Certificate Qualification.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centered care to patients in their homes.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in shifts across a 7-day rostering system.

Skills

Compassion

Commitment to dignity

Support skills

Education

Care Certificate Qualification

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Nottinghamshire Hospice – Nottingham | Full & Part-Time Hours Available

Nottinghamshire Hospice is currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join its expanding care team in Nottingham. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with life-limiting illnesses by providing high-quality, person-centred care in the community.

Palliative care experience is not required, as full training and support will be provided. What matters most is a caring nature, a commitment to dignity and respect, and a desire to support patients and their families during challenging times.

Both full and part-time roles are available, with flexible working patterns of 18 to 36 hours per week, typically delivered over two to four 9-hour shifts.

Join a respected local charity with a long-standing reputation for delivering compassionate end-of-life care.

About Nottinghamshire Hospice

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with terminal and life-limiting illnesses. Its mission is to help patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, with compassionate care at the heart of everything it does.

Founded in 1980 by local people, the hospice supports individuals and their loved ones across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Each year, nearly £4 million must be raised through community support to continue delivering dignified, respectful, and person-centred end-of-life care.

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time

Location: Nottingham

About the Role

VACANCY

Hospice in Your Home (HIYH) Palliative Care Assistant

18 – 36 hours per week worked over two – four 9-hour shifts

Shifts worked across a 7 day / 3-shift roster. Monday to Sunday (early) 7.00am-4.00pm, (late) 4.00pm-1.00am and (Night) 10.00pm -7.00am

• Expenses Paid At 45p Per Mile
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, Including Private GP Access, Bluelight Card Discount Scheme, Free DBS Check and Uniform.

Closing date for applicants: Monday 30 th June 2025

Interviews will be held on: 7 th , 9 th and 18 th July 2025

Would you like to work in a genuinely rewarding organisation?

We are not a Sponsorship employer

Nottinghamshire Hospice lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from a terminal or life limiting illness. Our values are embedded throughout the organisation

Compassion, Trust and Ambition

Our Hospice offers staff the unique privilege to walk alongside patients and their families at this significant time of their lives while providing compassionate care and support. We deliver high-quality, excellent palliative care for patients living with a life-limiting condition and we also support their families and friends, both before and after death.

When people are cared for in their own home, our goal is to help them to make the most of their lives, in ways that are important to THEM. This care may sometimes include coming into the Hospice as part of our wellbeing offer.

This role…

You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, in a professional service, making a real difference to the lives of patients and their families. Working in an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care, you will be part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is valued for their unique skills and experience. You do not need palliative care experience (although that would be great) as we offer a comprehensive induction package.

Our Hospice in Your Home Team provides planned 1:1 care and a roaming service to people in their own homes. The successful postholder will work shifts across the week, including weekends and bank holidays, on a planned rota basis.

What’s in it for you?

• Time to care for your patients.
• Making a real difference for the patient and family.
• Work in an environment where the patient is truly the centre of care.
• The opportunity to work in the patient’s home and with other professionals.
• Be part of a supportive and fun team where everyone is valued for their unique skills and experience.
• You do not need to have palliative care experience.
• Full and part time opportunities are available.

You must have Health Care Assistant experience and possess a minimum of a Care Certificate Qualification. Support will be given to the postholder to develop their career ambitions.

You must possess a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Your Privacy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold. We currently collect and process information including but not limited to the contents of your CV, cover letter and application. We ensure that we use your information in accordance with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal information as contained within our Privacy Policy (available via our website www.nottshospice.org ).

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Application Process

If you are looking for a meaningful healthcare role within a supportive and professional environment, APPLY NOW to be part of the Nottinghamshire Hospice team.